Welcome, Bvlgari enthusiasts! Have you ever found yourself marveling at your exquisitely crafted Bvlgari watch, only to realize that you’re unsure about the proper winding technique? Worry not, because today’s blog post is here to guide you through the delicate intricacies of winding a Bvlgari watch with precision and care, ensuring its longevity and enhancing its already mesmerizing allure.

How to Wind a Bvlgari Watch Correctly: A Simplified Guide

Identifying Your Watch Type

Bvlgari has a remarkable range of watches, from hand-wound and self-winding models to quartz options. While most of their collection focuses on quartz models and self-winding watches, they also offer hand-wound models for those who prioritize accuracy with minimal maintenance.

The Serpenti Seduttori collection, in particular, offers a variety of styles and designs, so there’s truly a Bvlgari for everyone.

Before winding your watch, it’s essential to know its type. Bvlgari manual-wind watches need regular winding to maintain their power, while self-winding models stay wound through natural wrist movement or by using a watch winder.

1. Wearing the Watch Daily

When you wear your Bvlgari watch frequently, your arm’s natural movement winds the watch’s movement, ensuring accurate timekeeping without manual winding.

2. Manual Winding – Rotating the Crown

To manually wind your watch, set the crown to position 0, and wind it clockwise 20 to 30 times. This initial winding will activate the movement, which can then continue to self-wind as you move throughout the day.

Note: Some models have a screw-down crown. Be sure to unscrew it fully before winding, and once you’re finished, screw it back in to maintain the watch’s water resistance.

3. Automatic Winding – Using a Bvlgari Watch Winder

If you own multiple luxury watches or don’t wear your Bvlgari daily, a watch winder can be a practical solution. Reputable brands like Mozsly and Wolf make winders that mimic wrist motion, keeping your watch wound without the need for manual winding.

How Does an Automatic Watch Winder Work?

Not familiar with a watch winder? Think of it as a jewelry box with a motor that gently rotates your watch at intervals, simulating the wrist’s natural motion. This keeps your watch fully wound, accurate, and ready to wear.

Watch winders offer multiple rotation settings—clockwise, counterclockwise, or both—depending on your watch’s specific needs. If you own more than one watch, a multi-watch winder with alternating rotations is a convenient way to keep them all wound.

For Bvlgari watches, which usually require 650 to 950 turns per day (typically in a clockwise direction), most high-quality winders have the settings needed to keep your timepiece in perfect condition.

Bvlgari Winding Parameters

Here are the key terms to know when using your winder:

  • CW – Clockwise
  • CCW – Counterclockwise
  • Both – Combined mode (Clockwise + Counterclockwise)
  • – – Undefined
MODEL, DESCRIPTIONMOVEMENT / CALIBERWINDING DIRECTIONTURNS PER DAY (TPD)
Most Watch MovementsCW650-950
Aluminum Chronograph: AC 38 TAVDMVA 080Both650
Ampitheater: AT 35 GLD AUTOBV 220Both650
AssiomaCW650
Assioma AutomaticETA 2094CW650-800
Assioma ChronographETA 2894-2Both650
Assioma Chronograph Limited Edition 2008Both650
Asioma MulticomplicationCW820
Asioma Petite ComplicationCCW500
Assioma Retrograde ToursBVL 261CCW500
Bvlgari-Bvlgari: BB 33 PLD AUTO, BB 33 SLD AUTOBV 220 GBoth650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari Annual Calendar: BB 38 GLACDD 5733Both650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari ChronoBoth650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari ColorBoth650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari GMT: BB 33 SLDG AUTOETA 2893-2Both650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari Moon Phases: BBW GLMPJaquet/La Joux Perret 3103Both650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari Reserve de MarcheBoth650
Bvlgari-Bvlgari Squelette: BB 33 GLSKETA 2892/A2Both650
Chrono: CH 35 WSSD AUTO / BSLD AUTOMVA 080Both650
DANIEL ROTH Endurer ChronosprintBoth650
Diagono Calibro 303CW800
Diagono Calibro 303 CeramicCW800
Diagono CeramicBoth650
Diagono Chrono Aluminum, SteelMVA 080Both650
Diagono Chrono Amplificator: CHW 40 GL / AMPLIETA 2892-A2 + DD 2027Both650
Diagono Gold/Rubber: AL 38 GVDETA 2892-A2Both650
Diagono Professional AquaB77Both650
Diagono Professional Calibro 303BVL 303CW800
Diagono Professional GMT: GMT 40 GVDDD312Both650
Diagono Professional GMT FlybackDD 21340Both650
Diagono Professional Phases de LuneBVL 347CCW500
Diagono Professional RattrapanteCW800
Diagono Professional RegattaDD 42028Both650
Diagono Professional Scuba ChronoB224Both650
Diagono Professional Scuba Diving 2000 mt.: SD 42 SVDAUTOETA 2892-A2Both650
Diagono Professional Tachymetric Chronograph: CH 40 SSDTAMVA 80Both650
Diagono Professional Tachymetric Chronograph Split-Second (Rattrapante): CH 40 GLor GLTARAJaquet 8601 or Valjoux 7750CW800
Diagono Professional TerraB130Both650
Diagono TitaniumBoth650
Diagono X-Pro ChronographBVL 312CW800
Endurer ChronosprintCW800
Endurer Chronosprint All BlackCW800
Ergon AutomaticEG 40Both650
Ergon ChronographEG 40Both650
Octo 2012CW650
Octo Bi-Retro Steel Ceramic: GG7722GG7722CW800
Octo Grande Sonnerie TourbillionCW820
Octo MaseratiCCW500
Octo Quadri Retro RoseGoldCW800
Octo Quadri Retro Stahl KermaikCW800
Octo Tourbillion RetroCW800
Pappillon VoyageurBoth650
Pappillon VoyageurCW670
Professional AcquaBoth650
Professional AriaBoth650
Rettangolo: RT 45 SSDETA 2000-1CW650-800
RomaBoth650
Scuba GMT: SD 38 SVD GMTETA 2892-A2 (GMT Module DD 312)Both650
Sotirio: SB 43BVL 168Both650
Sotirio 125th 2009CW650
Sotirio BVLGARI Kaliber 168Both650
Sotirio Annual Calendar: SBP 42
Sotirio Retrograde Date: SB 42
Sport Scuba: SD 38 SVD AUTOBV 220Both650
Square: SQ29 GLD AUTOFrederic Piguet 951CCW650
BVLGARI GERAL GENTA:
Grande Sonnerie TourbillionCW820
Octo Bi-Retro Steel CeramicBoth650
Octo Chronograph Quadri-RetroBoth650
Octo Repetition Minutes RetroBoth650
Watch Winder Setting For Bvlgari

How to Properly Use and Set the Bvlgari Watch Winder?

If for some reason you don’t have access to your watch’s user guide, here are some more detailed tips to help you set up the Bvlgari watch with your automatic watch winder:

Step 1: Manual Wind First

Since your winder will not wind a watch that is completely stopped, start by turning the crown 20 to 30 times to manually wind the Bvlgari.

Step 2: Secure the Watch in the Winder

Carefully place the watch into the winder, making sure it is fully seated in the holder. Then adjust the TPD to the lowest setting and select bidirectional rotation mode.

Step 3: Turn it on & Adjust Settings

Turn on the winder. During the next 48 hours or so, periodically check that the watch is still keeping accurate time. 

Generally speaking, an automatic watch has about 40 hours of reserve time since it is wound. Here’s what to do depending on your situation:

  • If Time is Accurate After 2 Days: You’ve found the right setting! Your watch is good to go, and there’s no need to adjust further.
  • If Time is Incorrect: Increase the Turns Per Day (TPD) setting to the next level, reset the winder, and let it run for another 48 hours.
  • Still Wrong? Try Clockwise Only: If the watch is still losing or gaining time, set the winder to rotate clockwise only. After another two days, check again.
  • Last resort – Counterclockwise Only: If the time is still off, switch the setting to counterclockwise only and monitor again for two days.

Does Bvlgari Recommend using a Watch Winder?

Bvlgari has not explicitly stated whether it recommends the use of watch winders.

Although not endorsed, many professional watchmakers agree that the use of a reliable watch winder from a reputable watch winder brand (e.g. Wolf, Mozsly, Barrington) can effectively wind a Bvlgari automatically. The correct TPD setting is essential to avoid over-winding the movement.

So, to summarize – regular wear is the best option, but a quality watch winder can provide a convenient solution for in-between wearing.

What is the Best Watch Winder for Bvlgari?

If you are considering a watch winder, it is vital that you choose a high quality that meets the specific requirements of your Bvlgari watch. 

Here are two recommended options:

MOZSLY® Single Watch Winder – Black Leather

Louis Vuitton Watch Winder

Material: Wooden Box, PU Leather, Acrylic Board

Dimensions: 4.4 x 6 x 4.4 inches

Features: 4 modes with TPD settings from 650 to 1500, multiple winding directions, upgraded Japanese Mabuchi Motor, anti-magnetization design, dual power type, 3-year warranty, 100% handmade

MOZSLY® Double Watch Winder -Orange Leather

Louis Vuitton double watch winder box

Material: Wooden Box, PU Leather, Acrylic Board

Size: 8.8 x 5.9 x 4.7 inches

Features: Supports two watches simultaneously, quiet motor, adjustable settings, upgraded Mabuchi motor, and 3-year warranty

MOZSLY watch winders use high-quality upgraded Japanese Mabuchi motors, a well-known brand that manufactures precision motors. These motors keep the noise below 10 db so it will give you a very quiet experience even if you put it in your bedroom. The internal motor is closed and can be separated from the watch so that the Bvlgari will not be magnetized and affect the running time.

Mozsly watch winders come with a 36-month warranty and friendly customer support, making it easy to buy with confidence!

In Conclusion

Choosing a Mozsly watch winder is a smart choice for Bvlgari owners who want to preserve the accuracy and longevity of their timepieces.

Just make sure to select the right TPD and rotation settings, following Bvlgari’s guidelines for best results. With a Mozsly winder, you’ll enjoy the elegance of your Bvlgari, always ticking perfectly, year after year.